Recount likely in 87th Assembly District primary

A recount is likely in the 87th Assembly District Republican primary, where 17 votes separate the top two vote getters.

James Edming of Glen Flora received 1,451 votes and Michael Bub of Medford received 1,434 votes in Tuesday's primary.

Bub said he will request a recount if results remain close after county boards of canvassers verify the election.

Candidates can request a recount after all counties have reported official canvass results to the Government Accountability Board. Candidates requesting a recount must file a petition by 5 p.m. on the third business day after election results are determined.

If more than 1,000 votes are cast and the difference in votes cast for the leader and the petitioner is less than or equal to 0.5 percent, there is no fee to the petitioner.

The winner of the race will represent the party in the November general election and face Democrat Richard Pulcher of Lublin.

Former Marshfield City Council member Scott Noble won't advance in the race.